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National Coalition for Infant Health

@infantcoalition

A collaborative of professional, clinical, community health, & family support organizations focused on improving the lives of infants & their families

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linkhttps://www.infanthealth.org/ calendar_today14-02-2017 20:34:20

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New parents can face challenges during pregnancy and after the birth of a baby, such as: 🟪 Depression 🟪 PTSD 🟪 Anxiety 🟪 Postpartum psychosis Learn more: bit.ly/4couW5d

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#DYK? Moms take prenatal vitamins and get maternal #vaccines like Tdap to transfer health benefits and good antibodies to their unborn babies. Read more this #NationalInfantImmunizationWeek: healthpolicytoday.org/2021/06/18/fro…

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#ICYMI: NCfIH recently released a video discussing the growing rates of #CongenitalSyphilis and how it can be prevented. Watch to learn more: bit.ly/3Gi5rrP

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"A healthy diet during pregnancy is crucial because it affects an infant’s prenatal development and future health." Read more from Sarah Seaman, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES, talks about the importance of a healthy diet during pregnancy: bit.ly/4eadumg

"A healthy diet during pregnancy is crucial because it affects an infant’s prenatal development and future health." 

Read more from Sarah Seaman, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES, talks about the importance of a healthy diet during pregnancy: bit.ly/4eadumg
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NCfIH's Executive Director Susan Hepworth spoke at an #RSV panel at the World Vaccine Congress (World Vaccine Congress). The Congress was about building & expanding access to RSV immunization for infants. To learn more about RSV, access NCfIH's resource library: bit.ly/447Dm0m

NCfIH's Executive Director Susan Hepworth spoke at an #RSV panel at the World Vaccine Congress (<a href="/vaccinenation/">World Vaccine Congress</a>). The Congress was about building &amp; expanding access to RSV immunization for infants.

To learn more about RSV, access NCfIH's resource library: bit.ly/447Dm0m
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While common, perinatal mood disorders can be isolating and stigmatizing. Parents need: 🟪 Support to manage their mental health 🟪 Access to screening 🟪 Access to treatment Learn more: bit.ly/4couW5d

While common, perinatal mood disorders can be isolating and stigmatizing. Parents need:

🟪 Support to manage their mental health
🟪 Access to screening 
🟪 Access to treatment

Learn more: bit.ly/4couW5d
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DYK? Good hygiene & cleaning practices can help prevent #RSV, such as: 🟪 Frequently sanitizing surfaces 🟪 Washing hands often 🟪 Covering coughs & sneezes 🟪 Washing toys regularly Learn more: bit.ly/4gtsddD

DYK? Good hygiene &amp; cleaning practices can help prevent #RSV, such as:

🟪 Frequently sanitizing surfaces 
🟪 Washing hands often 
🟪 Covering coughs &amp; sneezes
🟪 Washing toys regularly

Learn more: bit.ly/4gtsddD
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#DYK? 80% of infectious diseases are spread by dirty hands. Routine, proper handwashing throughout the year can significantly help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Read more in NFID national survey: bit.ly/43uLzdh

#DYK? 80% of infectious diseases are spread by dirty hands. Routine, proper handwashing throughout the year can significantly help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. 

Read more in <a href="/NFIDVaccines/">NFID</a> national survey: bit.ly/43uLzdh
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Join Prevent Blindness for the free webinar, “Use Your Voice: Advocacy Strategies for Children’s Vision” on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM ET! NCfIH's Susan Hepworth will be a speaker on the panel. Learn more and register NOW: bit.ly/4dOdKbT

Join <a href="/PBA_savingsight/">Prevent Blindness</a> for the free webinar, “Use Your Voice: Advocacy Strategies for Children’s Vision” on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM ET!

NCfIH's Susan Hepworth will be a speaker on the panel. 

Learn more and register NOW: bit.ly/4dOdKbT
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#DYK? When asked about their attitude towards infant immunizations, mothers listened to their doctor but also did their own research. Read more from NCfIH's survey report: bit.ly/4kt1nVy

#DYK? When asked about their attitude towards infant immunizations, mothers listened to their doctor but also did their own research. 

Read more from NCfIH's survey report: bit.ly/4kt1nVy
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"Preterm birth interrupts the development of vital body systems, which can increase the risk of complications during the neonatal period." Read more from Michelle Kelly, PhD, CRNP, CNE, FAANP, FAAN, as she talks about the lifelong impacts of prematurity: bit.ly/44WFKrl

"Preterm birth interrupts the development of vital body systems, which can increase the risk of complications during the neonatal period."

Read more from Michelle Kelly, PhD, CRNP, CNE,  FAANP, FAAN, as she talks about the lifelong impacts of prematurity: bit.ly/44WFKrl
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In TWO DAYS, join Prevent Blindness for the free webinar, “Use Your Voice: Advocacy Strategies for Children’s Vision” from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM ET! NCfIH's Susan Hepworth will be a speaker on the panel. Learn more and register NOW!: bit.ly/4dOdKbTinfant

In TWO DAYS, join <a href="/PBA_savingsight/">Prevent Blindness</a> for the free webinar, “Use Your Voice: Advocacy Strategies for Children’s Vision” from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM ET!

NCfIH's Susan Hepworth will be a speaker on the panel. 

Learn more and register NOW!: bit.ly/4dOdKbTinfant
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Join NCfIH and Hand to Hold | NICU Babies, Parent Support for #DontForgetDad – a campaign to raise awareness, reduce the stigma, and advocate for better support systems for fathers’ mental health. Learn more: bit.ly/3FyOqK9

Join NCfIH and <a href="/NICUHandtoHold/">Hand to Hold | NICU Babies, Parent Support</a> for #DontForgetDad – a campaign to raise awareness, reduce the stigma, and advocate for better support systems for fathers’ mental health. 

Learn more: bit.ly/3FyOqK9
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Fathers can do several things to support their mental health while their baby is in the #NICU, such as: ➖ Lean on friends & family ➖ Prioritize self-care ➖ Seek help #DontForgetDad and learn more this #PMHM: bit.ly/43LTT8f Hand to Hold | NICU Babies, Parent Support

Fathers can do several things to support their mental health while their baby is in the #NICU, such as:

➖ Lean on friends &amp; family  
➖ Prioritize self-care 
➖ Seek help 

#DontForgetDad and learn more this #PMHM: bit.ly/43LTT8f

<a href="/NICUHandtoHold/">Hand to Hold | NICU Babies, Parent Support</a>
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Risk factors of paternal depression include: 🟩 Postpartum depression in spouse 🟩 History of mental illness 🟩 Financial concerns Learn more: bit.ly/3HrZlG8 #DontForgetDad Hand to Hold | NICU Babies, Parent Support

Risk factors of paternal depression include:

🟩 Postpartum depression in spouse 
🟩 History of mental illness 
🟩 Financial concerns 

Learn more: bit.ly/3HrZlG8

#DontForgetDad <a href="/NICUHandtoHold/">Hand to Hold | NICU Babies, Parent Support</a>
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#DYK? One in 10 men struggle with postpartum depression. Raising awareness can help new dads feel empowered to seek the treatment they need. Watch video to learn more this #PMHM: bit.ly/4kRlrzZ #DontForgetDad Hand to Hold | NICU Babies, Parent Support

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NCfIH's Executive Director Susan Hepworth spoke on a panel at Biotechnology Innovation Organization about advocacy for equitable access to #RSV prevention strategies. To learn more about RSV, access NCfIH's resource library: bit.ly/447Dm0m

NCfIH's Executive Director Susan Hepworth spoke on a panel at <a href="/IAmBiotech/">Biotechnology Innovation Organization</a> about advocacy for equitable access to #RSV prevention strategies. 

To learn more about RSV, access NCfIH's resource library: bit.ly/447Dm0m